Synonyms of grammar

grammar

noun

ˈgra-mər 

as in principles

general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based

student directors learning the grammar of filmmaking

Synonyms & Similar Words

• principles
• elements
• philosophy
• basis
• alphabet
• fundamentals
• basics
• foundation
• rudiments
• law
• rule
• essentials
• doctrine
• ABC(s)
• groundwork
• cornerstone
• keystone
• bedrock
• axiom
• dogma
• belief
• underpinning
• tenet
• theorem
• precept
• canon
• nitty-gritty
• standard
• faith

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• details
• trivia

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of grammar

Cantonese uses different grammar than Mandarin, as well as different vocabulary, particularly in the city of Hong Kong, where speakers often switch between English and Cantonese words, sometimes in the same sentence. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Their responses have been edited for style, but not for spelling or grammar and are presented in alphabetical order. — Katie Mulvaney, The Providence Journal, 25 Aug. 2026

Grammatical gender is an essential part of Spanish grammar and should be learned. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Because the watermark is embedded in the word choice itself, detection is more reliable with larger samples of text, whereas shorter passages and grammar and copy editing are unlikely to carry the watermark. — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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